Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the stages of the writing process?
A
- Conceive
- Collect
- Construct
- Correct
2
Q
Explain CONCEIVE in the stages of the writing process?
A
- What struck you most interesting or important
- What is most newsworthy
- What is the main point
3
Q
Explain COLLECT in the stages of the writing process?
A
- Get to the basics, who, what, when, where, why
- Take notes on your observations
- Tape Interviews
- Collect documents
- Verify names and spelling
4
Q
Explain CONSTRUCT in the stages of the writing process?
A
- Write a headline
- Express your focus
- Detrimental most newsworthy
- Plan order
5
Q
Explain CORRECT in the stages of the writing process?
A
- Read your story aloud
- Check accuracy
- Cut useless or excess word
- Check grammar
- Have you covered basics
- Use vigorous verbs
6
Q
What are the kicker endings
A
- Quote Kickers
- Circle Kickers
- Future Action Kickers
7
Q
Define Quote Kickers
A
Quote that sums up the main idea
Example: What’s the day you are least likely to get dumped?
“Christmas Day”,
McCandless said “Who would do that?”
8
Q
Define Circle Kickers
A
The you return to your lead for an idea to end your story
Example: As we returned to the fishing lodge, the boat full of freshly caught salmon, our smiling guide summed up the day: “The best thing is that it’s Tuesday.
9
Q
Define Future Action Kicker
A
End with a next step development
